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Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend

Manufacturer: Purina Pro Plan

Purina Pro Plan Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice
74Technical Score

The Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend (Purina Pro Plan) earned a technical score of 74/100 (rated ✅ Solid) under the independent My Pet Magazine methodology, which combines the IDNM nutrient density index (68 pts) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (73 pts). On a dry-matter basis, this food for dogs delivers 32.95% protein and 19.32% fat. The analysis is computed by algorithm, with no payment or interference from brands.

Is Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend good?

So-so. Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend is in the "Solid" band (technical score 74/100), below our High Standard band. Compare it with the alternatives on this page. The score combines nutritional density (IDNM 68) and ingredient purity (IPFI 73), with 32.95% protein and 19.32% fat on a dry-matter basis. At 4075 kcal/kg, FEDIAF maintenance needs work out to 131–152 g per day for an adult dog weighing 10 kg (full table below).

Nutritional Analysis

IDNM (Nutrient Density)68 / 100
IPFI (Ingredient Purity)73 / 100
Final Score74

Dry-Matter Composition

Protein32.95%
Fat19.32%

Composition and Energy

Values as declared in the manufacturer guaranteed analysis (as-fed basis — as printed on the bag).

Nutritional composition of Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend (metabolizable energy when available in the dataset)
NutrientValue
Crude protein29 %
Crude fat17 %
Crude fiber3 %
Moisture12 %
Metabolizable energy4075 kcal/kg

How much to feed per day

Estimated daily serving (g/day) based on the metabolizable energy of this food (4075 kcal/kg) and the maintenance energy requirement (MER) of an adult dog per FEDIAF 2024, from the lowest value (low-activity dog; neutered or indoor cat) to the moderate one (moderately active dog; active cat). It is a starting point: adjust to your pet's body condition and your veterinarian's advice. The calculation ignores age, neutering (in dogs) and individual clinical conditions.

Recommended daily serving in grams per day of Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend by the weight of the dog
Weight of the dogEnergy requirementRecommended serving
5 kg318–368 kcal/day78–90 g/day
10 kg534–619 kcal/day131–152 g/day
20 kg898–1040 kcal/day220–255 g/day
30 kg1218–1410 kcal/day299–346 g/day
40 kg1511–1750 kcal/day371–429 g/day

Formula: maintenance energy (kcal/day) = coefficient × weight(kg)^exponent. Dogs: coefficient 95 (low activity) to 110 (moderate activity), exponent 0.75 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-7, p. 55). Cats: coefficient 75 (neutered or indoor) to 100 (active), exponent 0.67 (FEDIAF 2024, Table VII-9, p. 57). Portion (g/day) = energy requirement ÷ (food kcal/kg ÷ 1000). Source: FEDIAF, Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs, July 2024.

Ingredients

  1. 1Chicken
  2. 2Rice
  3. 3Poultry By-Product Meal (Source Of Glucosamine)
  4. 4Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols
  5. 5Corn Gluten Meal
  6. 6Soybean Meal
  7. 7Whole Grain Corn
  8. 8Whole Grain Wheat
  9. 9Corn Germ Meal
  10. 10Dried Egg Product

What we like

  • ✓fresh meat first ingredient
  • ✓probiotics

Points of concern

  • ⚠poultry protein without named species
  • ⚠corn and wheat present
  • ⚠grain splitting
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Feeding TrialsAAFCO feeding trial declared: +5 pts (Gold level)
✓ Verified data

www.purina.com — product page (ingredients, calorie content) read 2026-09-03; www.feederspetsupply.com — guaranteed analysis label mirror read 2026-09-03 · DIVERGENCE FLAGGED: the retailer shows 3,824 kcal/kg while the manufacturer shows 4,075 kcal/kg, although both agree on 397 kcal per cup; the numeric field keeps the manufacturer value

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Frequently asked questions about Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend

What is the technical score of Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend?
Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend (Purina Pro Plan) scores 74/100 under the My Pet Magazine methodology — a weighted average of the IDNM nutrient density index (68 points) and the IPFI ingredient purity index (73 points), by the formula (IDNM × 0.55) + (IPFI × 0.45). The analysis is 100% algorithmic, with no interference from brands.
How much protein does Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend have?
On a dry-matter basis (removing the effect of moisture), Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend has 32.95% protein and 19.32% fat. Converting to a dry-matter basis allows a fair comparison between foods for dogs with different moisture levels.
Is Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend a good food for dogs?
Under the My Pet Magazine classification, Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend is "Solid" (score 74/100). Strengths: fresh meat first ingredient, probiotics. Points of concern: poultry protein without named species, corn and wheat present. Talk to a veterinarian before changing the diet of your dog.

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